Celtic Diary Thursday June 29: Lawwell, Linz and Linfield

Before we start, a big thank you to Peter Lawwell, who has read the open letter of a couple of weeks ago abd graciously agreed to meet me and discuss the points contained within.

The meeting will take place in early August, which is another bonus as it gives us both time to prepare.

After all, it would be a complete waste of time if I drove nearly three hundred miles to the ground and then found myself unable to think of anything to say.

There was no diary yesterday, one of my sons flew off to Hamburg to meet some friend of his, whilst one of the others and his lass came back over from Dublin to atone for his guilt in forgetting all about Fathers Day. This meant I dropped one off at Manchester airport around five am and picked up the other from Liverpool at eight.

This left little time for anything else and also explains why a lot of comments weren’t put onto the site until this morning. I blame those bastards at work who still expected me to put in a shift.

The season sort of started yesterday in the picturesque Austrian town of Linz. Most of the squad got some game time as Celtic got the vital away goal in a 1-o win over the hosts, James forrest opening the seasons account in the 84th minute.

The manager seemed happy enough with the days work..

“It was a really good exercise for us in terms of fitness. Our objective tonight was to improve and develop our football fitness. Obviously that was the first time for us this season. It was a nice exercise and evening for us.

“The players have been training very hard. Of course we will sharpen up over the course of pre-season but still some real good elements of the game tonight.

“I am particularly pleased looking at the team a year on in terms of the comfort of the game, and they clearly believe in how they want to work and play.”

Next up are Rapid Vienna on Saturday, though the lord alone knows why.

Rodgers did try to explain, but couldn’t..

“That is the nature of pre-season,”

“Each game will get more difficult. It has been a really good trip out here so far. The hotel is fantastic, training facilities are good and this was a nice little game in front of the locals. The players would have enjoyed that.”

And he got to spend quality time with his son, without traversing the highways and byways of north west england at a ridiculous hour in the morning.

This is largely down to a new initiative for the summer.

CELTIC Soccer Academy’s Summer Skills Schools are back for 2017. Our week-long courses throughout the school holidays offer expert advice and coaching, helping the kids learn tricks, techniques and valuable teamwork skills in a safe and fun environment.

To give your child the chance to be coached like a pro-footballer this summer and make the most of their time off school, reserve their place on our Summer Skills Schools programme today.

The manager moved quickly to dispell accusations of nepotism within the club, after his son Anton got some game time in Austria…

‘Anton has come with us to train and get in good condition for when the English season starts. But we had a few injuries to Eboue and Kristoffer as well as one or two others.

‘Anton is a capable player, he’s not just here as my son. He’s here because he can cope and is technically very gifted.

And that bastard who called him Released Rodgers can fuck off.

Rodgers also dismissed speculation that his wife was about to be appointed chief Caribbean scout, and his cousin was in line to be given the task of travelling ahead of the team during the European campaign to make sure all the hotels are up to scratch.

Kundai Benyu.

Now theres a new one. ( no, it isn’t, you mentioned him months ago-Ed )

Celtic are in advanced talks to sign out-of-contract midfielder Kundai Benyu from Ipswich, according to Sky sources.

His deal at Ipswich expired this summer and no extension could be agreed.

Scottish champions Celtic have now stepped in but Ipswich will receive compensation.

The highly rated youngster was reportedly attracting interest from Premier League clubs but is set to head north of the border instead.

The 19-year-old was on loan at Aldershot last year, where he made 21 appearances and scored five goals.

This cross border raid isn’t quite the same as the Dembele one, as Benyu, though highly rated, hasn’t actually done a great deal to turn heads yet.

Highly rated, incidentally, is how diary writers describe someone when they can’t think of anything else to say.

The manager commented on Benyu, but then gave us a cryptic clue as to who the second major signing might be..

“He’s a young player there’s a possibility with.

“Other than that, if I get the next signing in I’ll be really happy.

“It will give us great power and strength as well as quality. Then we can push on and wait and see what becomes available.”

Power , strength and quality….I googled it to see if I could find out what he was on about..

Ah, well, he’s just back from his honeymoon, so maybe he was getting mixed up.

The first leg of the tie to determine Celtic’s opponents in this seasons UCL qualifiers took place last night, and Linfield will take a 1-0 lead to San Marino after a late goal in a dreadful game eased their nerves a little.

At the same time, getting on my nerves was this , from the Green Brigade..

Well spotted.

The board is concerned with protecting the brand, and when idiot kids go around setting off flares and costing the club money in fines, fines which are going to be deemed as not working which will allow UEFA to close stands and other more severe sanctions, then they are quite right to consider that its probably better not to run the risk of trouble at a potentially dangerous venue which will be full of people singing about their own take on irish politics of the last eight hundred years.

But thats not the most important thing here.

Not only will there the game take place during anti Catholic week in the north, there is the real danger that the Good Friday agreement , which has kept a relative peace over there for twenty years or so, will be under pressure due to a collapse in the ongoing Stormont power sharing negotiations and the sudden rise of the Democratic unionists to a position of influence in the Westminster government for the first time in their worlds six thousand year history.

As with any decision of this importance, all the possible outcomes must be considered in the context of the event, and it appears that the club has done this.

It may be safe, it may be as the game passes off with little or no incident. That is what we all want, and it makes sense for the club to do what they think is necessary to achieve that end.

Elsewhere, and that old chestnut about new clubs , old clubs and the same set of directors popped up again when it was announced that the big tax case, the one where the guilty verdict is being appealed by the liqidators of the now defunct rangers, will finally come to a conclusion on July 5.

Grant Russell, who reports for STV and does a bit of part time work for the SFA when they want to put a doctored letter into the public domain, told us the SMSM version of what its all about..

Judges will deliver their verdict in the oldco Rangers “big tax case” court battle next week.

The Supreme Court will hand down its findings on Wednesday morning, after the liquidators of oldco Rangers sought to overturn a previous ruling.

Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) won an appeal in November 2015 over the use of the now-outlawed employee benefit trusts (EBT) at the club during Sir David Murray’s stewardship.

The Court of Session agreed with HMRC that the scheme, which involved payments to former employees, players and staff, amounted to “a mere redirection of earnings which did not remove the liability of employees to income tax”.

The judges decided any income derived from employees’ services was earnings and subject to income tax.

Oldco liquidators BDO asked the court for permission to appeal to the Supreme Court, the highest in the UK, and this was granted.

The key issues to be decided by the Supreme Court are whether the Court of Session “erred in law” in its findings and whether the payments “derived from” work and were subject to PAYE and income tax.

The Supreme Court also said the judgment will settle whether the funds put into each EBT “subtrust” were solely for the disposal of individual employees and, therefore, liable for tax.

The decision relates to Murray Group companies, including the liquidated company now called RFC 2012 plc, and does not affect the current regime at Ibrox.

Thats odd. He’s left out what using this novel and refreshing form of remuneration actually meant, in practical terms.

Dave King and Paul Murray were on the board of the liquidated club.

Dave King and Paul Murray are on the board of the new club.

Shouldn’t the SFA be protecting the new club, and Scottish football, from the damage done to the old club by forbidding these imaginative accountants any role within the game whatsoever ?

After all, there’s evidence the new club are suffereing from finacial woes , as we can see in this picture which shows stringent budget restrictions are in place, with one of the new players forced to wear a recycled training top which has had the letters replaced.

With a German newspaper covering corruption within FIFA , is it too much to ask that our own newspapers have a look at allegations within our own game ?

We sent someone to a Scottish sports media seminar, but it just confirmed what we already knew.

Incidentally, it was good to catch up with former “rangers ” manager Graeme Murty, who seems to be keeping himself in shape-as you will see above.

As for their fans, they are still in denial…

Tonight they face Progres Neidercorn in the first qualifier for the Europa League.

After being granted yet another licence to take part in European football that owes more to creative accounting, one can only wonder if their opponents have checked the Ibrox accounts more thoroughly than the SFA.

And every male horse will have a prick….i’ll call that Weered.
Fair enough?

WeeredJune 29, 2017 at 5:48 pm ·

Touche 🙂

BJFJune 29, 2017 at 8:51 am ·

Caption: Sevco’ s new mascot, D Horse or horsed for short arrives at Murray Park.
I am in N. Ireland at the moment, from late June until the end of September and the last Black march there is an air of tension you feel you could reach out and touch. The kerb stones are re painted and the bonfires built higher, in East Belfast the Orcs have taken over a public car park and stuck a massive bonfire in it, with the Pope or their current ” favourite” catholic at the top. Where else in a modern city would that happen, talk about living in the 17 th century!
If as we are told the police advised Celtic against accepting tickets the club had no where to go, one incident and they wash their hands of it saying they warned Celtic. It’s a shame but the club was between a rock and a hard place, with the the rock probably being flung, though not laser assisted, at the Celts

BJF,
The club made the correct decision in every sense, supporter safety has to be at the top of the list…every single time.
Thousands of Celtic supporters in Belfast at this particular time, makes no sense whatsoever.
There are one or two on here like Weered and The Cha, who are more upset at losing face rather than the safety of our supporters.
I find that extremely sad i’m afraid.
HH

Weered,
What fucking score is that like?
You come across like you wanted Celtic fans to be at that game to ‘have a go’ at Linfield/Orange fucks….
Do it yourselves for fuck sake..while your at it, find out if there’s a will to reform Belfast Celtic, and do it ffs.
Your continual sniping at Celtic is getting on my fucking tits.
OUR supporters SAFETY comes first, the board have done that, so everything else can go and get fucked!
Oh….and good morning to you!
HH

WeeredJune 29, 2017 at 12:56 pm ·

Monti… as usual you are entirely wrong by misrepresenting what I say…
I never said anything about “having a go” at anyone…
I used the word challenging them…that is their mindset AND their misplaced ascendency notions etc

What have you done to try and change the same mindset in Scotland???

As for Belfast Celtic…
IT WAS YOU THAT BROUGHT THEM INTO THE EQUATION, NOT ME…
I AM NOT SNIPING AT CELTIC AT ALL I AM ANNOYED AT THEIR DECISION IN THE SAME WAY THAT YOU ARE ANNOYED AT THEIR DECISION NOT TO PURSUE RES 12 ETC. YOUR CLAIMED, EMAIL TO PETER LAWELL IS PROOF OF THAT

THE SUPPORTERS SAFETY IS ALSO MY CONCERN BUT WE TEST THAT THEORY EACH TIME WE GO TO WINSDOR PARK…..AND FUCK ALL HAPPENS…

SO GO AND RETHINK YOUR WHOLE OPINION BECAUSE

YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT !

GOOD AFTERNOON TO YOU TOO M8

The Charlie Saiz InternationalJune 29, 2017 at 12:59 pm ·

I’m with Monti on this.
Celtic have lost fuck all over this no even the game as these wanks haven’t even made it into the next round yet and go over there for their second leg with the slimest of leads?

WeeredJune 29, 2017 at 1:23 pm ·

Saiz… I have no problem with people having a differing opinion…
it’s the unwarranted personalised attacks which are unnecessary. I exclude you from that.

I really hope that Linfield get dumped out by La Fiorita…as for the other option then my opinion stands and counts for something that should not be ridiculed

WeeredJune 29, 2017 at 1:25 pm ·

Saiz… you are in a position to fully understand the mindset of both sections of our community here so you’ll know exactly where I’m coming from

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 1:41 pm ·

Weered,
You’re talking shite, you are portraying the Celtic board as getting the ticket issue wrong, but you are failing to see why they fucking made that decision.
You already said you wouldn’t go to the game, the biggest problem for you is that loyalists might call you names?
Wtf?

WeeredJune 29, 2017 at 2:02 pm ·

Yes I think the ticket issue was wrong. That’s something you understand about my position.

And yes I fail to see the rationale of their decision.

Being called names by loyalists is small beer compared to actually dodging loyalists bullets and having other friends killed and injured by the same actions…at different times

You got any other shite to spout?

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 2:06 pm ·

Weered,
I dodge bullets all the time…..’ Call of duty Ghosts ‘ 🙂

The Charlie Saiz InternationalJune 29, 2017 at 2:55 pm ·

@Monti
The only action you see is when you go into battle with Bg and Andy LEGS AKIMBO

WeeredJune 29, 2017 at 3:36 pm ·

Monti…spouting shite…you dodge bullets in the fantasy virtual world you live in…whereas I live in the REAL world and am governed by real events and their consequences some of which you can only dream about

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 4:40 pm ·

Weered,
Go on…..

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 4:42 pm ·

CS,
Ok Eagle eyes…..

The Charlie Saiz InternationalJune 29, 2017 at 6:37 pm ·

Monti
Talking of eagle eyes did you notice my wee hidden messages in the 2 poems I wrote on the last Diary?
Seek and ye shall find 😉
1 st clue Dan Brown

The Charlie Saiz InternationalJune 29, 2017 at 7:05 pm ·

2nd Clue: Capital in England

The Charlie Saiz InternationalJune 29, 2017 at 10:01 pm ·

3rd Clue: Sounds like the surname of the character Robert Di Nero played in Angel Heart

The Charlie Saiz InternationalJune 29, 2017 at 10:16 pm ·

The Charlie Saiz International June 27, 2017 at 10:11 am · Reply →
Maybe it’s because I’m of an older generation
Or it could be down to coming from a different location
Normally l hold back phrases for more specific occasions
Giving it to the Orcs however there are seldom limitations
One has took offence and raised some protestations

Hoping this wee exercise will help you understand my word selection
Using terminology can sometimes create forum friction
Normally I’d apologise for causing upset or adverse reaction
Stevie Naive this ones for you so please forgive my indiscretion

The Charlie Saiz InternationalJune 29, 2017 at 10:18 pm ·

Mikey delivers some excellent wee belters
Orangemen in suits deserve tae get pelters
Never before have l read such fine words
The descriptives spot on about Ulsters sad turds
Imagine their face as they sneak on the forum
Sad in their eyes as the verse stands before them
Anger and bile coming out of their pus
Try as they might they just can’t match us
When it comes down tae patter delivered in verse
All they can muster is shite fae their erse
That’s aw yer gettin my ending deliberately terse

The Charlie Saiz InternationalJune 30, 2017 at 12:14 am ·

Time up…
Clue 1 Dan Brown wrote The Davinci Code a book centred around Codes and code breaking
Clue 2 The Capital in England is of course E
Clue 3 De Neros character was Luis Cyphre sounds like Cypher
Take the first Capital from each line of text..
1st Poem
Maybe
Or
Normally
Giving
One

Hoping
Using
Normally
Stevie

2nd Poem
Mikey
Orangemen
Never
The
Imagine
Sad
Anger
Try
When
All
That’s

ewanbhoyJune 29, 2017 at 9:41 am ·

i agree Monti, i think the safe option is the best option. the chances of conflict and trouble is too high

ewanbhoy,
Absolutely m8 and i tell you this, if our support was to be at that game and it all kicked off, resulting in being banned from Europe, would that be worth it, just to prove some point?
Would it fuck m8!

The Charlie Saiz InternationalJune 29, 2017 at 1:03 pm ·

Spot on and the likelihood of something occurring is very high given our previous and the time of year in Belfast.
We could be looking at playing games behind closed doors or worse if we continue to fuck UEFA off.
It’s simply not worth it given how insignificant Linfield actually are in the big scheme of things at Celtic.
We have upwards of £20m riding on these next few games.
THAT OVERRIDES ANY POINT SCORING B/S HANDS FUCKIN DOWN..

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 1:42 pm ·

CS,
” Our previous “?

The Charlie Saiz InternationalJune 29, 2017 at 2:56 pm ·

Flares,Banners and Pro IRA chanting etc.
Any excuse UEFA will fuck us next time.

The Charlie Saiz InternationalJune 29, 2017 at 2:58 pm ·

Also running battles in the street in Amshterdam (after much provocation and Police brutality it has to be said)

Poem 1
The Charlie Saiz International June 27, 2017 at 10:11 am · Reply →
Maybe it’s because I’m of an older generation
Or it could be down to coming from a different location
Normally l hold back phrases for more specific occasions
Giving it to the Orcs however there are seldom limitations
One has took offence and raised some protestations

Hoping this wee exercise will help you understand my word selection
Using terminology can sometimes create forum friction
Normally I’d apologise for causing upset or adverse reaction
Stevie Naive this ones for you so please forgive my indiscretion

WeeredJune 29, 2017 at 9:37 am ·

BJF… as far as I am aware the police here in north Ireland have not advised, publicly at least, that Celtic fans should not come …
If they had an intelligence based threat a credible threat then they would have said so!

Caption: Jesuit(me) says to Weered(inside pretend horse,for the non-Jesuits) ‘Soon be at the turnstiles,are you sure this plan will work?Begorrah,that Guinness was strong,there’s a guy in front of us I could swear is John Wayne.Weered says if he’s not got a horse it’s NEVER him!

ewanbhoyJune 29, 2017 at 9:37 am ·

good to see the bhoys playing again yesterday even though it was only a pre season friendly but we looked really sharp and fit so hopefully when the qualifiers come round we should be ready…
so July 5th is judgement day….i am 90% confident that they will be found guilty as charged but there is still that bit of doubt that worries me, but if as expected the verdict is that they were a bunch of cheating bastards…….then its title stripping time….and i am in the camp of the titles should be ours, even though we wont celebrate them but why shouldnt we get them ? for every fan who spent their money for all those seasons deserve justice to be done…..those leagues seasons were played and just because 1 team cheated to win them doesnt mean that no one should win them because of them…..i will happily accept them all…..as for the cups that is not so easy as any team knocked out by the cheats could argue that they were denied a chance to win so i think the cups would have to be made null and void but as for the league titles..thats easy…just removed or change every game against the cheats to a 3-0 win and you can fairly calculate the league table places.
Then should come the punishment to the cheats and compensation to all clubs who lost out on the monies they should have won but sadly i cant see that happening especially with the sfa cheats still in control.

Ewanbhoy,
I agree with almost everything there, the part i disagree with you is on the cups.i’d simply award the cups to the losing finalists.
As far as the prize money ‘won’ by ” rangers “…every penny paid back immediately or suspension from the game until it is paid back.

We need to go for the throat!

WeeredJune 29, 2017 at 10:40 am ·

SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW ?

Rob O'KeeffeJune 29, 2017 at 10:45 am ·

Go for the throat from the armchair? ……McKay…….Jesus we..wonderful oops,nearly,hee hee….

alan,
Quite correct m8, was there no some agreement about Newco paying ALL oldco footballing debts tho?

ROB O'KEEFFEJune 29, 2017 at 1:36 pm ·

Very good point….

The Charlie Saiz InternationalJune 29, 2017 at 3:49 pm ·

If they pay their dues then l have no problem with them pretending to be one and the same 😉

Rob O'KeeffeJune 29, 2017 at 6:03 pm ·

It’s not their dues.New club/company so why would even an idiot like GASL offer to pay anything.They can still pretend….

maryhillbhoyJune 29, 2017 at 12:40 pm ·

Ewanbhoy I am in complete agreement on the title stripping debate, they cheated we didnt the only natural justice is a retrospective awarding to us

ROB O'KEEFFEJune 29, 2017 at 1:37 pm ·

Only in the ones where we were second…

Iancelt67June 29, 2017 at 9:39 am ·

Caption
Not even john Wayne and Calvary can help with Pedros revolution

Rob O'KeeffeJune 29, 2017 at 9:40 am ·

NEVER(sorry) thought I would even think this but dear Linfield(extremely sorry) could you please up your game for the second leg.Don’t care about £1 million (the DUP,sorry Weered(ticket supplier extraordinaire)would see them alright anyway).I just want the chance of two demolitions.I will also run a charity competition should my prayers be answered.KTF

BognorbhoyJune 29, 2017 at 9:44 am ·

Caption..

Who was it who sang….

Meet the new hoss…same as the old hoss

WeeredJune 29, 2017 at 5:53 pm ·

Bognor Bhoy… Was it the Cartwrights in Bonanza sang it…

Rob O'KeeffeJune 29, 2017 at 9:45 am ·

Congratulations Ralph,on turning up and meeting with P.L.Probably best not to mention some of the things some people have said about him on your site.
Feel free to ask questions about world class things ie not being stuck in Corruptland playing against what’s put in front of us……

Rob O'KeeffeJune 29, 2017 at 9:47 am ·

Caption:Weered(t.s.) when I said we’ll horse them…….

BognorbhoyJune 29, 2017 at 9:50 am ·

Caption 2

Right if we bury this on the beach we can get the guys in suits to play heads in the sand find the
War (chest) horse

The SFA & SPFL must be hounded to death about Title stripping, no let up and no fucking giving up.
The other member clubs need to stand up and speak the fuck up as well.
As for those supporters who are apathetic to the title stripping issue or simply want to ‘ move on ‘ or even those who don’t have the ‘ appetite ‘ for the fight, well, look at the Justice for the 96 campaign, the fight in the families for justice and to see justice done, if you need inspiration, look to these families for motivation.
Change, Justice and a game free of corrupt fucks is possible if everyone pulls together, fucking wake up & find your passion for this!

Remember tho, if in the future there is a strong tribute act picking up titles & trophies, you don’t want to look in the mirror and regret not doing anything, you’d be assisting them.
I don’t want that day to come or ever feel like i/we did fuck all.
So……fucking gear up & get intae these cunts!

Ooh aah

WeeredJune 29, 2017 at 10:28 am ·

send more emails?

WeeredJune 29, 2017 at 10:30 am ·

OR STAND UP AND BE COUNTED!!!

Rob O'KeeffeJune 29, 2017 at 10:54 am ·

I sent one to Progres Weered and got a lovely reply thanking me.You’ll find their e-mail ad on my post on Tuesday.Just point out the FFP and blatant corruption,they seem very interested.

WeeredJune 29, 2017 at 11:00 am ·

r
ROb…I GET THAT TYPE OF EMAIL EVERYDAY FROM VALUED INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS THAT KEEP ME IN MY JOB… AND SOME ARE ACTUAL PEOPLE

ROB O'KEEFFEJune 29, 2017 at 1:09 pm ·

HEE HEE, tickets, remember, pinky promise….

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 1:07 pm ·

Rob,
Could you post up the ‘reply’ because i think your talking shite.

Imagine a linfield v cliftonville match no better than Stranraer v east fife

WeeredJune 29, 2017 at 1:00 pm ·

Iancelt67..sadly we are a small place and do not have the resources of Glasgow Celtic but what we do have spirit in abundance. A linfield v cliftonville is a well contested game played by guys who give 100%.

Speak on something you know about

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 1:05 pm ·

Iancelt,
Cliftonville are our friends!

Iancelt67June 29, 2017 at 1:24 pm ·

Ok weered I’m wrong. How about Morton v raith. You’re right never watched a game in the Irish league. Did like paddy McCourt though most skilful player Celtic had since Lubo

WeeredJune 29, 2017 at 2:19 pm ·

Monti…but you are not ours…we like fans to have balls

WeeredJune 29, 2017 at 2:22 pm ·

Iancelt67…Paddy McCourt was playing here for Glenavon for part of last season… I think his wife is ill.

Liam Boyce went from our club to Ross County a couple for years ago…decent player great goal scorer and improved dramatically when he lost some weight

Iancelt67June 29, 2017 at 2:53 pm ·

Wee red no Derek Dougan then?

WeeredJune 29, 2017 at 3:41 pm ·

Erm no…he’s dead

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 1:08 pm ·

I will & will do my bit….

WeeredJune 29, 2017 at 3:42 pm ·

Monti…would that be the megabit or gigabit

Rob O'KeeffeJune 29, 2017 at 10:51 am ·

Death is perhaps a tad harsh.Hope to God(J) P.L. doesn’t read this site…..

Patrick HigneyJune 29, 2017 at 10:15 am ·

Caption:
Sevco fans deploy their latest invention during the siege of Croy.

Gash67June 29, 2017 at 10:22 am ·

Fecks sake MARION

Dont take the huff and give us a hand with this Horse.

I didnt know you preferred to be called John since the OP.

BondiBrianJune 30, 2017 at 1:33 am ·

John Wayne was a horrible fascist racists bawbag. Shite actor N aw.

Cartvale88June 29, 2017 at 10:27 am ·

Caption
Dave King flogs another dead horse

Totally agree Monti, think if Celtic had been found guilty they would have been hung drawn and quartered.
Sectarianism in this wee great bigoted country of ours is accepted as the norm;
The Orcs are marching in East Ayrshire this weekend and bringing Gla to a grinding halt next week, just a bit of banter, my arse. They hate all things Irish and Catholic, except Portugese and Mexicans for the moment.

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 1:04 pm ·

Cartvale,
Bang on!

ROB O'KEEFFEJune 29, 2017 at 1:40 pm ·

The DUP?…. just kidding

The ChaJune 29, 2017 at 10:29 am ·

The argument against taking tickets is nonsensical.

If the situation is so terrible then it’s equally so for the team, so we should be pulling out of the game as it’s demonstrably unsafe for the players.

The only ones who want to ban Celtic fans are the PLC (nb not the police or anyone responsible for safety) and armchair fans who seem to have a pathological hatred for Celtic fans who do attend games.

WeeredJune 29, 2017 at 10:31 am ·

armchair fans who seem to have a pathological hatred for Celtic fans who do attend games. SAFER INDOORS THEN

RALPH, McKay called you a vague….Whatever that is, me being a J(p wing)…..

Honest HoopsJune 29, 2017 at 10:33 am ·

Apologies in advance for the following rant….but I find it hard to understand that in the 21st century, with the peace agreement in place, they still get to do thier ‘silly billy’ parades in July and we (Celtic football supporters) agree not to come across for a UCL qualifying round…..are we not better to return back to the old days and rip up the peace treaty….back to the troubles of the 70’s / 80’s??? because IMO it is them that have not moved on with the times.

Rob O'KeeffeJune 29, 2017 at 10:56 am ·

Can we still have Republican marches,please Signed Gerry and those who haven’t gone away…..

HH,
I would love to say something in reply to that, but it would lead to my arrest 🙂

ROB O'KEEFFEJune 29, 2017 at 1:47 pm ·

HEE HEE…please stop smileys they are so not cool, like….

Iancelt67June 29, 2017 at 12:41 pm ·

Hoops this sensationalised bullshit fuelled by guys like joe miller telling porkies. I’m sure the orange hordes would have got their pious bullshit off their chests by the 14th of July which is Bastille day. We should go over there and to use a bit of pigeon French give the orange bastards. Amour to jour amour a line from one of my favourite bands Roxy music. Maybe do a Seville and bring 80000 fans over there and really freak them out

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 1:03 pm ·

Iancelt,
You back on the crystal meth?

Iancelt67June 29, 2017 at 1:16 pm ·

Temazapam. I have borderline personality disorder

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 1:44 pm ·

Tell me about it ….

Iancelt67June 29, 2017 at 1:48 pm ·

Google it

WeeredJune 29, 2017 at 2:04 pm ·

Iancelt67…who are you today Matthew

Iancelt67June 29, 2017 at 2:19 pm ·

Wee red that’s schizophrenia or multi personality disorder rip the piss if you like

WeeredJune 29, 2017 at 3:45 pm ·

Iancelt67…not ripping the piss sorry if you were offended. I wish you well again 🙂

ROB O'KEEFFEJune 29, 2017 at 4:05 pm ·

Borderline…. cough..McKay…

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 4:57 pm ·

🙂
Hahahaha

Iancelt67June 29, 2017 at 2:16 pm ·

Monti. I see the point of fans safety and the decision being about right without sounding like a two bob watch and bringing Ajax up again but in my fucked up head I think the argument that the board would do fuck all if we were playing Ajax holds water and chances are we will probably meet them again. And their will be running battles with no protection from the Dutch police like last time. There’s no going back now anyway as the refusal to allocate tickets has already been made and an about face would only make the atmosphere more incendiary. I just see a bit of hypocrisy here by singling out Belfast as the only hotspot on the planet that warrants these concerns

I don’t think the board give a shit about the fans they are only worried about the potential of sanctions if there was any trouble .
Another point, if there were any problems wouldn’t linfield cop the sanctions due to not providing adequate security. Unless Celtic fans were to emulate the Huns in Manchester and that’s highly unlikely. I’ll drop this now it’s old hat

It’s ok it’s only a severe mental illness I’m pretty thick skinned some people are blighted with horrible physical afflictions and most of my faculties are intact. 2-3 per cent of the population run with it including celebrities. I blame growing up in maryhill and witnessing multiple chibbings as part of the pathogen edit I could just man up. Carl Jung stated that neurosis is the avoidance of legitimate suffering anyway is ciftci still in the books?

The Charlie Saiz InternationalJune 29, 2017 at 6:03 pm ·

My oldest brother has had to live with Schizophrenia for almost 4 decades.
A nicer guy you could not hope to meet.
I say that without bias or nepotism.
Hope you are keeping well Ian.
HH

Rob O'KeeffeJune 29, 2017 at 6:13 pm ·

Good one Ian,I know you’re kidding.They’re taking it seriously.Just stay off the hippy crack and don’t mention 6, million or man.Your secret is safe with me,did you know I’m a Jesuit? I can take your confession now…….I’m waiting….

BondiBrianJune 30, 2017 at 1:46 am ·

Lancelt67, “I could just man up” pal that’s a ridiculous statement, as if having a mental illness is due to some ‘weakness’ its the ‘man up’ statements that often keep a lot of males from seeking help as its a social stigma to ask for help..particularly in Australian male societyt. No being trite, but the less we hear of this ‘man up’ shite the better particularly when males need support,no judgment.

Charlie cheers. It’s not as profound as schizophrenia and rob I wouldn’t joke about something like npd lol be careful it turns into narcissism at times. And some of the comments on here have raised red flags. If anyone’s interested look up the checklist for npd or bpd or even psychopathy, all up it affects a big chunk of people 1 in 25. More than any other illness Was drunk when I disclosed this and fully regret it it’s fuck all to do with football. Football is my escape still play over 45s with other old codgers keeps the depression at bay. I’m not ashamed or stigmatised by it , I used to be. Even Lenny has admitted to having severe depression and if it wasn’t for football the guy would probably be close to being bedridden

Iancelt67June 30, 2017 at 10:33 am ·

I know when I went to school in glesga I remover boys who would torture cats etc and had that glazed look about the like no ones home. Sure a fair whack of the Hun following comes into the category. Anyway we need psychos like broony. He’s not bluffing with that stare in the tunnel

The Charlie Saiz InternationalJune 30, 2017 at 10:49 am ·

Depression will at some point affect most of us in the modern world l think it is a byproduct of the way we live today personally.
Pressures now start from a very young age the SATS disaster in primaries across the country had a large hand in it with the current generation l think?
The internet,social media also has a large hand to play as folk are perhaps more exposed to being stigmatised or victimised on line as it is after all the Narcs playground.
I suffered depression in my mid 20’s after leaving the forces after a close call and a few bad experiences In that role.
It’s a subject that needs discussion but in this environment perhaps one that should be taken with great care given the destructive tendencies of the Narcs?
HH

Iancelt67June 30, 2017 at 11:27 am ·

Charlie , this is supposed to be an outlet for football fans trying to escape their everyday stressors . Not a tell all about your maladies.life is good, we could be on here fuming about a 1-0 home win in the Europa first round qualifiers against a Luxembourg team. Hail hail

The Charlie Saiz InternationalJune 30, 2017 at 11:40 am ·

Ian if you highlight an issue then you really should expect folk to comment and/or elaborate on it after all it is a forum for debate?
Any subject matter can crop up from time to as it would in any conversation in a pub for example it’s no Eastenders where everything is scripted or directed.
We all have issues or problems and if someone decides to air them on here then that’s fine by me they obviously feel the need or urge to have it discussed.
You don’t have to join the debate after all you can simply choose to ignore it and move on.
That’s the joy of an open forum.
There is no longer a need to suffer in silence nowadays help is out there if you want it or need it.

Iancelt67June 30, 2017 at 2:55 pm ·

Charlie true was just in fear of being attention seeking and trying to nip the topic in the bud. I have a fascination with cluster b stuff and believe I had a relationship with a histrionic narcissistic female who took pleasure in grinding me down for fun
It was triggered my bpd which I didn’t know I had until I met with the good doctors at my local nuthouse. If you’ve seen one flew over the cuckoos nest then you’d maybe have a bit of insight to what it’s like. It hasn’t moved on. You’re made a guinea pig for drug companies in an attempt to fuck with your faculties. I’m all up for conveying my experiences but thought it inappropriate in a so called football forum with its ad hominem attacks and fear to voice opinion

I’m up for talking about gaslighting triangulation splitting sociopathic abuse and the effects it can have you or others.

Ian are you ok now, I was worried. in defence of Joe, he was playing walking football with the Fergiehun brothers, G Speerz and Chick Yung at the weekend so obviously really badly affected….

Iancelt67June 29, 2017 at 5:15 pm ·

Compus mentus I think rob. Though it may be fleeting healthy sanity. I notice Stan collymore has npd then again I haven’t laid a hand on any supermodels lately. I believe he was ill at that time. But then again indefensible

Iancelt67June 29, 2017 at 5:19 pm ·

Bpd

Rob O'KeeffeJune 29, 2017 at 6:21 pm ·

It could be worse,you could be Monti.He has multiple,multiple personalities and only one is Erudite,hee hee.There is a sexist one,one that asks Tims if they are Huns,one that fights with everyone etc.So count your blessings.Signed R(Jesuit).Always available if you want to talk…..

Iancelt67June 30, 2017 at 5:11 am ·

Rob no joke. Diagnosed complex ptsd or in old parlance borderline personality disorder or emotional dysregulation/ narcissistic tendencies all fall under cluster b in the dsm. More alarming is that aspd antisocial pd is in old terms psychopath
It’s on a scale and you probably know of someone who has something of the above in their make up. Unlike schizo or bi polar depression there are no drugs that fixes it only therapy

Rob O'KeeffeJune 29, 2017 at 10:40 am ·

Dear Ralph,posts? Could you please remove mention of the 6 million pound man from Tuesday’s posts(that,unfortunately,got through) for three main reasons a.P.L.will never take you seriously b.Someone at Liebrox might get ideas and c.Ive to go to work and Released Rodgers basically allowed the urine to be ripped out of me.
P.S.ian is sorry but I’m not sure about the other one( I think he speaks Ullans).

Iancelt67June 29, 2017 at 12:23 pm ·

just bored blather in a cricket, tennis and golf filled summer of boredom. I think a signing should be made imminently this Brendan we trust will wither rapidly If we are found wanting without players of euro class. The current crop are good enough to get us past round three. The qualifying round is another atory. Maccabees tore us to shreds and we just hung on and that was with the team we have now

Iancelt67June 29, 2017 at 1:41 pm ·

Hapoel not maccabi

ROB O'KEEFFEJune 29, 2017 at 1:54 pm ·

Thank God you are OK now….

Rob O'KeeffeJune 29, 2017 at 6:24 pm ·

Your wish is granted,by me.Another midfielder because we only have 15 available.GF7

On the Linfield match, Both clubs did not want the match switched. So the police state that for security reasons,they cannot provide enough police cover due to the majority of its officers marching(I mean providing security) and to police the high profile match.Understandable.
They have no problem with Friday the 14th, this is the crux of the issue. Since they have no security fears,on that date,then Celtic,should have taken up their ticket allocation for this match.
It should have been easily set up,by the club and our own security team.

On your ‘blue line’ issue, I think it might be because you’ve got something in the “Website” box just above the “Post Comment” button.

I’ve just tried this so if I’ve not been ‘bluelined’ then ignore this!

WeeredJune 29, 2017 at 1:03 pm ·

Probably PISH on speed post

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 4:56 pm ·

🙂

The ChaJune 29, 2017 at 11:40 am ·

Yep that’s it so just clear the “website” box.

jimmybeeJune 29, 2017 at 11:51 am ·

Cheers cha

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 12:58 pm ·

Jimmybee,
Come on tae fuck….

ROB O'KEEFFEJune 29, 2017 at 1:57 pm ·

Seems perfectly reasonable to reasonable people…

The Charlie Saiz InternationalJune 29, 2017 at 6:05 pm ·

I think the main concern for Celtic was that although the 12th would have passed the tensions might still be there from it and surrounding it?
Reversing the ties was the obvious answer regardless what both Clubs say about that.

Caption: Sorry Mr Wayne,this is the only one we have left,all the white ones have been took for some event.

mikeJune 29, 2017 at 11:39 am ·

Big Jock at Dunfermline, Part one. “Stein’s Stunners”.

You can always judge a person by the memories they leave, their legacy. Big Jock took the reins as manager of the “Pars” on the 14th march 1960. We always take his formative years in fitba. management for granted, but a lot of his thoughts and ideas that he conceived with “Kelly Kids”, he put into practice at Dunfermline, his trial run so as to speak. Being the single minded person that he was, allied to his obvious intelligence, he still listened and absorbed ideas from others, he was always open minded to learn and to try out others ideas and tactics. That is what gave him a unique insight into fitba.he was not and never was deaf to learning his trade. But we have to recognise that he was innovative and explored ways in which he could enhance his thoughts to the benefit of his players.
Jock Stein, was unique, one of a kind, an innovator!!

The titles are not going to be stripped because Celtic are not doing anything about it. If Celtic haven’t spoke up by now then they ain’t going to speak up now. They cannot be forced to pay back any money unless you believe them to be the same club. They are being liquidated, I thought we all agreed they were a new club. If so it would be unfair to ask the new club to pay back the debts of a dead entity. If they don’t get to [pick and chose when they are new rangers and when they are old rangers then neither do we. I happen to think they will get away with it. As for the Linfield saga, I cannot believe the actions of the Celtic board have not caused outrage amongst the support. Celtic have capitulated to Linfield’s demands to earn a lot of cash by agreeing to the Friday game and then immediately provide the papers with more ammunition to slaughter our support because it is now us that cannot be trusted while the orangemen escape scot free. yet people believe the decision to be correct by Celtic. You would almost believe that people are willing to accept any shite spewed out by the Celtic board as long as we win on the park. If the game is too dangerous to play on Wednesday then Celtic clearly believe it to be too dangerous to play on the Friday. If Celtic are playing on the Friday then the supporters should be allowed to attend. There is no logic in this. There was an opportunity to switch the first leg to Celtic Park, the only party that would have objected to this was Linfield, the polis would have supported this option. Celtic had a pre-arrangd friendly and could have insisted that this happen. If Linfield had dug their heels in then an alternative venue could have been sought. One in England for example. But Linfield want shed loads of TV money which will give them a huge advantage in the league for a few years and suggested the Friday, not a date Celtic needed to agree with but they did. Why? I simply don’y understand. They agreed with this date and then said but we don’t want any of our fans there. And this is accepted. They expect individuals to obey a diktat from the Tory boys on the board. I simply don’t get it. Is the game safe enough to go ahead or isn’t it? You would think the people running Celtic had little more than contempt for the cash cow that is the support. What these bastards don’t understand is that they are not the club. When they have moved on to another business, or another football club, we will still be here. When the love they have for Celtic ends due to a better offer, when the league title is not won, we will be here. When they cannot squeeze any moe bonuses out of the club, who will be here us. We are Celtic not them. They are highly paid employees, very highly paid and like the good Tory bastards that they are they are only concerned with one thing. Money. Supporters my arse. And it is time a lot of supporters realised this. To continue to believe that the guys running Celtic will stand up for the club, for the fans, for fairness in Scottish football is delusional. Write all the e-mails you like Lawwell has been on the board at the SFA for years, even the Huns laugh at him for doing nothing about the corruption at Rangers/new rangers. They play in Europe tonight with the full support of Peter. Should they be?

When he took up the reins, his opening press statement read, ” I was told that there was money to spend and that I would have complete control”. (insightful eh)?. So his interviewer, was also interviewed by Jock. The Pars were third from bottom of the old First Division and only 2 points from the bottom spot. He knew the state of the financies, he accepted what he was taking on and he certainly had a job to do.
Achieving success early though, took the pressure of him and gave him some breathing space,his first game was ironically against the Tic., the Pars came flying out the trap and scored within 10 seconds of the start, he was of course hyped up, suddenly good players became much better, the STEIN effect was instantaneous and Dunfermline beat the Tic. 3 goals to 2. What went through the minds o the Celtic directors then. The next 6 games were won and he saved the Pars from relegation. WOW!!
Willie Cunningham, one of Steins most consistant players and who managed the Pars after Stein commented “There was definitely a tinge of Celtic about him. “Steins acorn was planted in the soil, Farmer Stein!!!

The safety of our supporters and our reputation comes above anything, taking no tickets is totally correct decision. And any news on who the new, strong, quick, powerful new signing is?

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 12:30 pm ·

Steph,
Well said
HH

Rob O'KeeffeJune 29, 2017 at 6:36 pm ·

Stephen to you.Signed Steph

mikeJune 29, 2017 at 12:18 pm ·

Part three, “The Stein effect”.

Pardon me if I gloss over the 1960 Scottish Cup final, where at Hampden I was part of an incredible 113,328 crowd, my very first Celtic game. It was played out and not much was memorable about it a 0-0 draw. Although Jock had a deep love of the Tic. he still wanted to beat us, the Pars goalie Eddie Connachan made some fine saves, Celtic’s Paddy Crerand dominated midfield, but his passes up field to Willie Fernie and Yogi Hughes were wasted and there mazy runs were side tracked. The Pars seemed emboldened and as the game progressed grew in confidence and saw more of the ball as Celtic huffed and puffed and with Frank Haffey in goal nearly gave the game away at the end, it was only because of our full back Jim Kennedy who was alert and saved Haffey’s blushes. He Haffey of course was the goalie who let in 9 goals against England only weeks previously, of course he would be a nervous wreck. The fact that the Celtic management left him in goal for the replay, the following Wednesday, tells you all you want to know.

mikeJune 29, 2017 at 12:33 pm ·

Part four has disappeared, if you want to read it, look up into space!!!

mikeJune 29, 2017 at 2:09 pm ·

Part Four, The replay in front of a meagre 87,866 I’m no saying nothing about it except Celtic were pish and the Pars not much better ,but Steins man marking worked a treat, filled his players with confidence, saying that some of the Celtic players and management were nothing special and of course he was right. Ironically in the 67th minute the Pars Dave Thomson scored. It has to be said that after the goal Celtic rained balls goal wards and Eddie Connachan the Pars goalie played brilliantly, saving from all Celtics attempts. One save in particular from John Yogi Hughes was unbelievable. Dunfermline scored again 2 minutes from time when ham fisted Haffey fumbled again and Dickson scored to end the game 2-0 to the Pars in the 76th Scottish Cup in their 76th year. Big Jock in his white raincoat ran onto the park and hugged his players. The legend that is Jock Stein had started and his long journey into immortality. Steins Stunners was the headline. THE END.

Rob O'KeeffeJune 29, 2017 at 6:44 pm ·

At least nine past Haffey ended up helping to bring the man who saved Celtic back to the club.Keep up these fine stories because youngsters these days think Martin O’Neill was our first proper manager as one rocket told me the other week!
P.S Could you put them in poetist style,no,that’s a shame.Smiley face.

charlieJune 29, 2017 at 12:22 pm ·

the huns have always cheated they dont know any better but as ralph shows above we have evidence of the dos and ebt years so its 20 in a row next season and ile be selling banners to confirm it …………this time next year ile be a millionaire ha ha aint banner makin grand

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 1:00 pm ·

Charlie,
Well said pal!

charlieJune 29, 2017 at 2:05 pm ·

monti ur you trying to declare yersel intae ma wee banner turn he he

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 4:52 pm ·

I’m in…….

WeeredJune 29, 2017 at 3:46 pm ·

charlie…be sure to use the spell checker for your bennards

Rob O'KeeffeJune 29, 2017 at 6:48 pm ·

Charlie,just a little problem,not Monti,Celtic didn’t finish as runner up in all those years.Some years we were pretty awful I seem to unfortunately remember.

charlieJune 29, 2017 at 12:24 pm ·

caption since it became a star its a lazy bastard this horse

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 12:27 pm ·

Test

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 12:29 pm ·

HAHAHAHA NO MORE BLUE LINE….THANK FUCK!
Maybe knob o keeefe could remove his orange line….and his tongue from weereds arse at the same time.

Tickets please:)

jimmybeeJune 29, 2017 at 12:35 pm ·

Say thanks to cha for solving your blue line crisis

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 12:59 pm ·

No

charlieJune 29, 2017 at 2:10 pm ·

right wit the fuck did yees have in that box the blog deserves tae know

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 4:52 pm ·

Charlie,
About 9″

The Charlie Saiz InternationalJune 29, 2017 at 6:08 pm ·

4.5″ in and 4.5″ back oot again 😉

The ChaJune 29, 2017 at 3:09 pm ·

Och, don’t embarrass the poor boy.

ROB O'KEEFFEJune 29, 2017 at 2:14 pm ·

Thank God you are OK now….

ROB O'KEEFFEJune 29, 2017 at 2:17 pm ·

Hey you, swearing and taking a Jesuit’s name in vain. Deeply offensive but quite funny… P,S Give us a T…

WeeredJune 29, 2017 at 2:28 pm ·

Monti…I though that blue was rather fetching on you

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 4:51 pm ·

I prefer Purple……

The Charlie Saiz InternationalJune 29, 2017 at 6:09 pm ·

…Helmet
Finished that fur ye Monti 😉

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 7:50 pm ·

I thought you’d enjoy finishing off a purple helmet 🙂

mikeJune 29, 2017 at 12:32 pm ·

Part Four, Glory to the Steins men!!!!

The replay in front of a meagre 87,866 I’m saying diddly squat, except that we were shite and the Pars not much better, but Jocks man marking worked a treat. He as per usual filled his players with confidence, telling them that some of the Celtic players were not very good, nothing special, he of course was right. Ironically the Pars scored first in the 67th minute, the scorer was Dave Thomson. It has to be said that Celtic after going behind, attacked very often and came close to scoring when Yogi Hughes was one on one with Eddie Connachan the Pars keeper, he made a fantastic save from Yogis feet. Connachan had a brilliant game, what is it about goalies that makes them lift there game when they play us?
Dunfermilne scored again two minutes from time, when once again Haffey fumbled a shot and the rebound fell to Dickson who scored. Jock the miracle worker had worked his majic again. Ironically Dunfermilne won the Scottish cup the 76th in there 76th year.
Big Jock in his white raincat ran on to the pitch and hugged his players.
The Legend that was STEIN had started his journey to immortality. Steins Stunners were the headlines.

The real Anton RoganJune 29, 2017 at 12:40 pm ·

Caption:

Paul McStay in the dark years

D J SmythJune 29, 2017 at 1:02 pm ·

Sometimes u read something that jumps out of the page . Today I read about police in the North & intelligence . Intelligence based information has got Police Forces the world over in trouble . The police in the North hand out intelligence based information to the DUP/UDA on a regular basis & the Nationalist people suffered & still suffer

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 1:12 pm ·

Yes we fucking know that….what’s your point caller?

ROB O'KEEFFEJune 29, 2017 at 2:19 pm ·

Sadly true…

WeeredJune 29, 2017 at 2:50 pm ·

Oh for gods sake another or is it the same historian who hasn’t bought a newspaper in years… or is till watching kiddies TV

D J SmythJune 29, 2017 at 1:23 pm ·

The point is that Celtic fans cannot expect protection from who ever don’t like them in Belfast . The foolishness of those encouraging crowds of Celts to visit anywhere other than Falls Road knows no bounds

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 1:46 pm ·

Quite correct!

ROB O'KEEFFEJune 29, 2017 at 2:24 pm ·

Sadly, pish. You are aware there is the little matter of GFA and it wouldn’t look good if law abiding Celts were attacked by naughty people while security forces let it happen,aren’t you?

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 4:49 pm ·

Your email reply …….it’s not been put up yet lol

Rob O'KeeffeJune 29, 2017 at 6:57 pm ·

I have replied McKay,hopefully to appear once Ralph gets off the phone asking Peter for my ticket….

WeeredJune 29, 2017 at 2:53 pm ·

Who would want to go to any other place except the Falls Road when you are going to visit the away end of Windsor park…I think that even Monti would know that…and that’s sayin somethin!

WeeredJune 29, 2017 at 3:14 pm ·

DJ…Who was encouraging crowds of Celts to visit anywhere other than Falls Road?

Di Canios Golden BootJune 29, 2017 at 1:39 pm ·

Caption: Kazim Richards arrives for his first training session

Run Sammy RunJune 29, 2017 at 1:45 pm ·

Caption: negotiations with rangers new Mexican signing hit a snag, “look, we can throw in a horse too”

Celtic should have insisted they play on the 11th or 12th to ensure the polis said no and UEFA would have switched the tie to Celtic Park. But Linfield didn’t want that because it will cost them over a million pounds. What I can’t work out its why Celtic were willing to accommodate Linfield with the Friday game to ensure their pay day but unwilling to accommodate their own fans with tickets. If the ties were switched the telly will not be interested as Celtic will be 4 or 5 in front. No money for Linfield. I would like someone at Celtic Park to tell the truth and state clearly why they are willing to accommodate the Orange supporters of Linfield, but not their own fans?

caption rooster cogburn sais ime no ridin that its as deid as the huns

5TBJune 29, 2017 at 2:24 pm ·

Caption;

‘Fuckin told ye ah picked up this wee filly last night’

ROB O'KEEFFEJune 29, 2017 at 2:28 pm ·

Forget the caption, stick to the bank, but no wee faces….

WeeredJune 29, 2017 at 2:31 pm ·

5TB… a string of pearls you just posted 🙂

5TBJune 29, 2017 at 3:17 pm ·

Cheers Weered.

For the record I agreed with everything you said earlier regarding not lying down to the orinj scum and challenging them on every front. Don’t want to get in to an argument with anyone else on here regarding whether its right or wrong in Celtic banning ticket sales, but to my mind that’s lying down to the horrible orinj bastards and letting them dictate to us. It doesn’t sit right with me. In regards to the safety element; fans should have the choice to make the decision for themselves in determining their own safety. They definitely should not be totally removed from the discussion without any incorporation or even a right of reply. That isn’t a democracy. I am a bit biased though, as I can’t stand any of the current board incumbents and I hope to fuck Ralph tears Lawwell a new one. HH! TAR!

5TBJune 29, 2017 at 3:23 pm ·

TAL! even….

WeeredJune 29, 2017 at 3:50 pm ·

5TB…I can’t imagine Lawell will have a new orifice installed any time soon

Rob O'KeeffeJune 29, 2017 at 7:10 pm ·

Please Ralph,another one not to show to Peter before your pow wow.If he gets wind of this site I wouldn’t like to be in your shoes when he just points out things that have been said about him and the board,Should be interesting.Can I be your very silent partner for the day?Promise to try not to roll about laughing.Jesuit’s Honour.

broxburnbhoyJune 29, 2017 at 7:29 pm ·

Seems to me no one dictated to anyone. A difficult situation arose because of centuries old sectarian hatred and potential for serious harm to Celtic supporters and of course potential serious harm to the club done by Celtic supporters. So to avoid any threat to life and limb and any threat of getting banned from the CL or playing behind closed doors, The Celtic Board made a sensible, in the best interest of the club decision. Nobody lay down and how nice it would be for Linfield supporters to goad certain Celtic supports to a battle in or around the ground and get us banned. Bigger picture is what the Board gets paid for and in this instance they got it right.

The Charlie Saiz InternationalJune 29, 2017 at 7:31 pm ·

Spot on BB

broxburnbhoyJune 29, 2017 at 7:31 pm ·

I trust that Ralph will conduct himself with dignity and respect as long as Peter does too. The fact that he is meeting Ralph is a good sign.

ROB O'KEEFFEJune 29, 2017 at 2:29 pm ·

BANTZ oops….

ROB O'KEEFFEJune 29, 2017 at 2:31 pm ·

Mind you, you could stick to the bank like P.L with all the ST money, anyone for McKay? going cheap…

ROB O'KEEFFEJune 29, 2017 at 2:35 pm ·

Weered, that bad boy is slagging us for being best Irish pals. Wait till we’re at the game, he’ll not be laughing then. Still praying….

WeeredJune 29, 2017 at 3:51 pm ·

He’s as parochial as the rest of us

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 4:47 pm ·

More threats of violence?
Oh dear

Rob O'KeeffeJune 29, 2017 at 7:05 pm ·

What threats?…

WeeredJune 29, 2017 at 8:53 pm ·

ROB… EXACTLY… WHAT THREATS?

WeeredJune 29, 2017 at 8:56 pm ·

ROB.. Tell that bad boy it’s only you who thinks we are best mates and I shall remain aloof and winsome about it all mmm

Rob O'KeeffeJune 29, 2017 at 9:14 pm ·

Good to see you’ve got my back and hopefully my Ts? You winsome,they losesome.By the way,how poor is Irish football?Have you seen the scores? Poor,awful etc

WeeredJune 29, 2017 at 2:47 pm ·

Caption: ” Oh Mr Wayne did I hear you say that this is a one trick pony… “yes Pilgrim he is and I just call him Monti”

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 3:30 pm ·

Jeez!

Iancelt67June 29, 2017 at 2:49 pm ·

Caption
John Wayne and his search party in the vain quest to find Halliday and McKay a new club

5TBJune 29, 2017 at 2:59 pm ·

Caption;

The horse is pointing out;

‘I thought you said lets all do the hurdle’

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 3:30 pm ·

Winner!

Rob O'KeeffeJune 29, 2017 at 7:14 pm ·

You’ll find Peter is the winner and he didn’t even enter…..

WeeredJune 29, 2017 at 8:51 pm ·

ROB.. Would that be the soon to be knighted Peter the gracious

Rob O'KeeffeJune 29, 2017 at 9:19 pm ·

I wouldn’t like to face Peter if he’s read the stuff on here,classic,I mean disgraceful.The Huns are one up,struggling against the might of Progres.I blame the RCs!….

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 3:37 pm ·

Caption: Weered is led away from the water as flood alerts are issued!

WeeredJune 29, 2017 at 3:53 pm ·

The flood alerts were raised to critical as Monti got the 100 Terabyte PISH dispenser working properly…he cleared the website box…oops

Martin67June 29, 2017 at 3:58 pm ·

Caption: guy carrying horse ‘thank feck he hasn’t had one of Bre

Martin67June 29, 2017 at 4:01 pm ·

… ndan’s tablets’

WeeredJune 29, 2017 at 4:03 pm ·

Is Brendan on Ketamine too?

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 5:03 pm ·

I see the Brits are still murdering in Ireland….apparently killing babies is ok now….
And some say the devil is dead?

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 5:04 pm ·

Terminating a pregnancy is murder, to me anyway!

jimmybeeJune 29, 2017 at 5:52 pm ·

Termination is for the woman to decide,it’s a decision she will live with the rest of her life,and has to be respected for that decision,get over yourself. Your starting to sound like Ian Paisley.

WeeredJune 29, 2017 at 6:04 pm ·

Jimmybee Ian Paisley is a step too far or is it not far enough I can’t make my mind on it.

jimmybeeJune 29, 2017 at 6:07 pm ·

ermmm if it’s a step to far I apologise 🙂

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 6:41 pm ·

I don’t think Ian Paisley is making much sound these days.

jimmybeeJune 29, 2017 at 7:07 pm ·

He wouldnt get a word in with you anyway 🙂

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 7:52 pm ·

🙂

The Charlie Saiz InternationalJune 29, 2017 at 6:14 pm ·

I once watched a UTV reporter interview Paisley but when Paisley opened his trap unfortunately the poor guy fell in.
Never seen again.
A true made up story hing.

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 6:40 pm ·

Jimmybee,
So you feel it should be a womans decision to make, so let’s say some slapper sleeps around, continually getting pregnant, then terminates each pregnancy…you saying that’s ok?

The Charlie Saiz InternationalJune 29, 2017 at 6:54 pm ·

Brassy Barmaid -How do you like yer eggs in the morning cute stuff?
Young chancer- Fertilised

Im saying m8 if a young girl is raped should she be burdened by having to go through with a pregnancy.Or a young girl gets pregnant at 15 with her boyfriend she is only a child herself should she. Its not for me to decide.
But lets keep it to football so much simpler m8

Pope Francis has asked forgiveness from the indigenous peoples of Latin America for the many crimes committed by the Catholic church during the “so-called conquest.”

In an historic speech to the “World Meeting of the Popular Movements” in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, which was attended by many indigenous people, he said:

“I want to tell you, and I want to be very clear: I humbly ask your forgiveness, not only for the offenses committed by the Church herself, but also for the crimes committed against the native peoples during the so-called conquest of America.”

A litany of Genocides across the globe all carried out in Gods name by the Catholic Church.
I doubt very much God blessed any of that let alone advocate it in the first place.
You should go read up about the Church Monti and I’m not even going to start on the obvious recent history regarding the treatment of children under it’s roof.
Hence why you won’t find me back in one other than funerals.

The Charlie Saiz InternationalJune 30, 2017 at 10:26 am ·

Cultural Genocides’

Iancelt67June 29, 2017 at 5:31 pm ·

Caption you can take a horse to water but “rangers” are still shite

jimmybeeJune 29, 2017 at 6:09 pm ·

Caption: In the heat of Lisbon they travelled in their thousands.

jimmybeeJune 29, 2017 at 6:10 pm ·

Caption : Ralph circles the wagons to prepare for the showdown.

jimmybeeJune 29, 2017 at 6:13 pm ·

Welcome to Celtic Kundai Benyu

The Charlie Saiz InternationalJune 29, 2017 at 6:20 pm ·

Beat me tae it Jimmy HH
Well said

Rob O'KeeffeJune 29, 2017 at 7:30 pm ·

Thank God it’s not Hayynnness,Released or McKay.Another midfielder,we can get rid of our doublers now….

rebus67June 29, 2017 at 6:17 pm ·

I see BR is trying to sign someone with “Power, Strength, and Quality”. I suspect that we must be quite far down the road on this, else he would have said nothing.

You can make that description fit just about any of our required postions: CH, Striker, and midfield.So, it is a tease.

However, if we fail to get this player, I hope that we are still told who it was.At least then we would see the strength of our ambition.

Rebus

The Charlie Saiz InternationalJune 29, 2017 at 6:21 pm ·

I don’t think the Club operates like that now Rebus highlighting a potential signing could alert other Clubs about potential quality they might be unaware is in the market?

The Charlie Saiz InternationalJune 29, 2017 at 6:23 pm ·

We spend time and money scouting these guys no need to give Clubs who evidently don’t or can’t a free heads up?

CELTIC are delighted to announce that it has agreed a four-year contract with Kundai Benyu and he will join the club from July 1.
The highly-rated 19-year-old has joined the treble-winners from Ipswich Town, and he will be joining up with his new team-mates at their pre-season training camp in Austria.
Kundai is a box-to-box midfielder who has been much sought-after by some of England’s top clubs, but he has opted to join Brendan Rodgers’ Scottish champions.
Speaking exclusively to the official Celtic website, Kundai said: “I’m absolutely delighted to be joining Celtic. It’s a massive honour to sign for the Scottish champions and one of the world’s truly great clubs.
“It’s also a great opportunity for me to continue to develop as a footballer under Brendan Rodgers.
“I’m looking forward to meeting up with my new Celtic team-mates. I know there’s a lot of hard work ahead of me but I am ready for this, I’m looking forward to the challenge and I can’t wait to get started.”
Everyone at Celtic welcomes Kundai to the club and wishes him every success in the green and white Hoops.

mikeJune 29, 2017 at 6:47 pm ·

Justice for Tony Bland, one of the 96, Tony sadly died of his brain injury four years after Hillsborough, surely he was as much a victim as any of the other 95!!
Death does not recognise a time delay for litigation, get it sorted, a very much loved son, end his families torment!!!

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 6:49 pm ·

Mike,
Absolutely m8!

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 6:47 pm ·

Benyu?
I’ll reserve judgement but at this moment in time, i feel a bit underwhelmed on the transfer front.
It’s early days but i’m hoping for a couple of big game changers, difference makers, not guys who cannae hack it at Ipswich.

” We want to be world class in everything we do ” – Peter Lawwell.

Really?

Rob O'KeeffeJune 29, 2017 at 7:39 pm ·

Not being cheeky,honestly,Monti but were you not saying that people should get a grip and trust BR.You are beginning to feel like me and others.Things aren’t adding up,Armstrong? we’ve just signed a midfielder.Comments from BR,Davies and JK about not many,maybe even one signing.It doesn’t sound good but hopefully group stage is reached.HH

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 7:55 pm ·

Rob,
Where’s your email reply, have you posted it yet?

Rob O'KeeffeJune 29, 2017 at 9:25 pm ·

Wikileaks are contemplating whether to reveal it on a site like this.Is it reputable enough?They and Peter will decide……

WeeredJune 29, 2017 at 8:45 pm ·

ROB… MONTI… Have you learned nothing about Brendan Rodgers.

He is a straight talker as was lenny as was Martin o Neill. They didn’t bullshit either.
Trust him implicitly he has a job to do. He has a legend to create which was evident last season HH

Devoy45June 29, 2017 at 7:41 pm ·

Caption: “Tesco guarantees nothing but the freshest beef in our line of ready meal curries.”
Caption: “Ibrox delivery for The Waistcoat, to help with his ‘hoofing it up the pitch’ fitba strategy.”
Excellent work Ralph.

mikeJune 29, 2017 at 7:49 pm ·

John McGinn, power, pace and erm quality!!! and sadly within Celtic’s budget!!!!

or The young French defender from Lens, Jean- Kevin Duverne!!
I must get one right Shirley!

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 9:09 pm ·

Weered’s favourite player……Willo Flood 🙂

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 9:13 pm ·

Jean Joel PERRIER Doumbe 🙂

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 9:16 pm ·

Ocean Maloney

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 9:17 pm ·

Drain Rooney

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 9:17 pm ·

Kanu 🙂

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 9:18 pm ·

Mark Fish 🙂

WeeredJune 29, 2017 at 9:50 pm ·

More like a Julian Clary 🙂

WeeredJune 29, 2017 at 9:51 pm ·

Oopz

MontiJune 29, 2017 at 9:58 pm ·

Weered,
You need to lighten up m8…..come on noo

WeeredJune 29, 2017 at 10:10 pm ·

Monti I am lightened up

WeeredJune 29, 2017 at 10:09 pm ·

Water water everywhere nor any drop to drink
Water water everywhere and all the boards did shrink

CortesJune 29, 2017 at 9:33 pm ·

Caption: He ain’t heavy, he’s a palomino.

Rob O'KeeffeJune 29, 2017 at 9:35 pm ·

That’s your fault Monti! Now my best Irish friend is shouting at us.
P.S.Lenny,O’Neill
P.P.S.He isn’t a straight talker,ask his ex-wife.Til death us do part etc
P.P.P.S.Huns still only one up,keep your fingers crossed.

WeeredJune 30, 2017 at 10:48 am ·

What goes on between him and his ex-wife is a personal matter…nothing to do with the football issues regardless of vows

Rob O'KeeffeJune 29, 2017 at 9:41 pm ·

The only person I trusted implicitly was Tam Burns(God rest his soul)…..

Rob O'KeeffeJune 29, 2017 at 9:49 pm ·

One nil,ex-Celt saves TRFC from total embarrassment! Pedro and his RCs must stay and hopefully train to be Jesuits.Good night all(except GASL).HH